Government

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN’S BOARD INTERNET AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

The St Helena Safeguarding Children’s Board last week launched a four-week campaign to raise awareness among parents and children of the dangers of the internet, and how to use the web safely.

Week two of this campaign focuses on Using the Internet Safely andprovides advice on how to get the best out of the World Wide Web, while ensuring that you remain safe online.

Acting Director of Safeguarding, Paul McGinnety, said:

The World Wide Web is a true phenomenon that has changed the way we live our lives. However, we also know that there are hidden dangers and we want to highlight these dangers to children, young people, and their families, to enable them to stay safe, as part of this campaign.”

Various radio interviews will continue on local stations and posters will be published in both newspapers and issued to schools and youth groups on the Island.

Telecommunications company Sure SA Ltd is supporting the campaign, and local business, Gigabyte IT Solutions, will be providing useful advice on its weekly tech show on Saint FM.